Propositions and Tariff Debate Highlight Session Actions
A legislative session sees Milin and party members clashing over a tariff bill with talks of adjournment and timing. Milin proposes to delay until after elections while Breckenridge and Kelly push for definitive votes. The Pacific land bill advances with a tithe retention amendment, and senate concurrence on bridge projects across the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers proceeds as river and harbor funding discussion continues.
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Wasmixavon
Mike
Bill Kelly
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Heed
Maine
Kelly
de Vail
Breckenridge
Kentucky
Steed
Springer
Ilinoia
Committee On Ways and Means
Holman
Congress
Senate
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Muscatine
Missouri River
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Nebraska
Parkville
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Ocaquan
Ilinois
Clinton
Town
Sawyer Confident in Republican Ticket After Convention
Senator Sawyer and daughter Mrs White with Congressman Thomas and H Al Rand arrive from Chicago. He says the ticket is built to win and sweep the country, praising the invincible platform. On the Senate floor Sherman and Lachey listen to Wisconsin and Connecticut, Allison remains impassive as Thomas backs Rusk but praises Harrison as a strong choice.
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Wasnixetox
White
Thomas
H. al. Rand
Madison
Chicago
Senate
Senator Sherman
Lachey
Sherman
Wisconsin
Connecticut
Allison
Congressman Thomas
Rusk
Ben Harrison
Hess
Indiana
New York
Inhuman Father Tied Boy to Plank Tortured in Missouri
Lawrence Russell, a Gulf yards laborer, arrested for maltreating his ten year old son. Report says the boy was tied to a plank for five hours with molasses smeared on his face to attract flies and forced to stand for long periods in a narrow box. Neighbors intervened and prompted arrest.
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Smaxcrignin
Lawrence Russell
Mathie
Russell
Gulf Yards
President Cleveland Accepts Nomination Letters
In Washington June 27 yesterday President Cleveland replies to a nomination committee. He expresses honor and duty to the national democracy and vows to uphold the party and its institutions while serving the people. He recalls four years ago when the chief executive’s office needed restoration to the people and affirms his acceptance of the nomination.
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Bin
Washington
Cleveland Gaids
National Democracy
Leb
Delaney Accused in Seattle Customs Irregularities
A Seattle article published in Milwaukee accuses U S customs officials at Sitka Alaska of irregularities in the sale of seal skins seized from English vessels last summer. Names mentioned include Collector Rik Delaney and Special Deputy Collector Jeff Kuhn. Delaney was said to be traveling toward Alaska via Washington Territory.
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Wis
Seattle
Milwaukee
San Francisco
Lawmakers Debate Electric Chair as Alternative to Hanging
New York editorials discuss a proposed switch to execution by electricity. Electricians warn that perfect contact and device reliability are essential to avoid accidents. They note potential tricks by accomplices and call for thorough study before any death by electricity.
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New York
Uhal
E. V. Thompson
Beekman Street
Mr. Thompson
Avain
News from Oshkosh on the 1864 Wisconsin political scene
A lengthy Oshkosh item recounts a boating party staying at farmer McLeran's home after a moonlit trip on Winnebago. The visit spawns talk of the Democratic convention, Chapman the Democrat, and Mrs McLeran's vow that no Democrat may eat or sleep under her roof. Local students from the Normal School figure in the tale.
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Toloms
Muiner
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Oshkoeh
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Storton
Cleveland
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Heissinger
Charles
Flora Chapman
John F. Conant
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Connell
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Oshkosh
Farmer McLeran
Wess
Chicago
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Flora
Sentor Clnes
Conavi
McConnell
KR. T. Evans
Heath
Virginia
Riddleberger
George M. Paine
George W. Pratt
Gordon
C. BR. Nevitt Jr
Elaine
Casey
Mukwa
Harrison
Jobo Hallam
Gabe Bouck
Howlett
Black Wolf
Secion
Fatal Boiler Explosion at Rogers Coal Mines
A boiler explosion at the Rogers Coal company mine ten miles south of Wasmsatox yesterday killed William Burnett the man from this city. Engineer James Kinlon was hurled through the building but survived. The mine buildings are wrecked and losses are estimated around $10,000.
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Wasmsatox
Ind
Rogers Coal Company
William Burnett
Theman
James Kinlon
Harrison Sees Broad Backing From Press and Public Figures
Reports from Washington and Baltimore praise Harrison for a clear record and broad party support. Opponents concede his strength while Mexicos Diaz regime faces weak opposition as elections approach for electors and congressional seats.
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Wasiixatox
Washington
Baltimore
Harrison
Tarrison
Swatara Arrives to Carry General Sheridan to Nonquitt
The United States steamer Swatara reaches Washington navy yard from Norfolk at noon to take General Sheridan to Nonquitt Massachusetts.
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Gneral Sheridan
Washington
United States
Swattara
Washington Navy Yard
Norfolk
General Sheridan
Nonquitt
Mass
Cleveland at a College University closing day guests visit Virginia
Jane W President Cleveland and officials including Bayard Vilas attend closing day exercises at the University of Virginia in Richmond. Weather notes indicate 24 hour outlook with 37 m temperatures, light to brisk easterly winds and slight warming.
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Cleveland
Usivenaty of
Vircixia
Jane W
Bayard
Vilas
Waamnemon
Wisconsin
Lynchola Tragedy and Railway Accident Report
June 27 train of violence in Lynchola as contractor Wilson dies from a neck wound after Louis Nicoli shoots him and a later self inflicted wound. Nicoli jailed while public unrest rises over potential lynching as his wife suffers convulsions. In Norm Verxes Indiana a railway clerk John Monenes is shot in the chest while helping load baggage at the Ohio Mississippi line.
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Pase
Tex
Silao
Mexican Central Railroad
Zenet
Mexico
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Landtag
Bronx
Frederick
Hismarck
Fisi
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Kerent
Margrette
Midh
Wilson
Louis Nicch
Nicch
Spatse Ball
Nicolioli
Shar M. B. Wilson
Louis Nicoli
Nicoli
Smith
Nicali
Norm Verxes
Ind
Duane
Yeaterday
John Monenes
Ohio & Mississippi Railway Company
Moncnef
Elkins Predicts Nationwide Stump for Blaine Ticket
In a Chicago interview dated June 2, Elkins described the recent nomination struggle as one of his hardest fights. He claimed the ticket will win and unite factional divisions, noting Blaine approves and plans a nationwide stump from Maine to California in July.
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Pacific
Mlope
Chicago
Elkins
Tellowe
Bisine
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Creedaymond
Mr. Blaine
Blaine
California
Election Bets Run High in New York Hamptons
Bookmakers and brokers in New York gamble on the presidential race with bets in the thousands. Odds favored Cleveland by two to one early, with bets of 5000 to 2.50 on Cleveland against Harrison and other wagers on state outcomes.
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New York
Wamblura
Homan House
Harrison
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Stock Exchange
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Heving
St. Louis
Boy Returns Safe From Kidnapping Ordeal At Altoona
Emlen Loutzenhoiver, missing seven weeks, recounts being abducted at Fort Wayne depot. He describes a cattle car detainment with three tramps and two other boys, moved to a woods house near Altoona where ten other youths were held. An escape attempt and a missed shooting led to police freeing the boys.
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Emlen Loutzenhoiver
Altoona
Loutzenhoizer
Altoons
Vermont Republicans Endorse Xa thonsk Nominee and Endowment News
Vermont report notes Republican state convention endorsing Harrison for governor and a slate including Urban Woodbury and W. S. Dubois, with a platform praising Chicago party principles and interstate commerce provisions. Also covers Mrs. Stanford’s endowment to St John church orphanage and a Virginia area fire threat with heavy losses.
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Montrevier
John Betchelder
Esid Harrison
Tippecanoe
W. P. Dillingham
Urban Woodbury
W. 8B. Dubois
Charles W. Porter
E. Powell
Chicago
Harrison
Morton
Jong Snd
Towneley Heirs Battle Over Multi Million Estate
The Lawrence Towneley estate in England, valued in the millions, faces a long court dispute as about 800 heirs pursue their shares. American claimants, including Mrs. M D McGregor and Mrs. D Barnes of Oshkosh, seek portions potentially totaling hundreds of thousands to millions. English heirs resist outside-European claims, delaying final settlement for years.
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Neexau
Wis
England
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Townely
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Canuda
M.D. McGregor
D. Barnes
Andrew Thompson
Lawrence
Oshkosh
William P. Hewitt
Menasha
Manchester Guardian
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Burnley
Swall
Manchester
Guardian
J Charles Towneley
Rome
British Museum
Burke
Charles Townely
Edward Towneley Standish
Standish
Touneley
Anne
Basil Thomas Eccleston
Eccleston
Thomas Strickland
Old Time Chooks In Ashland Court Burglary Case
Fred Clark and John Hagen, labeled old time crooks, were held for trial in Ashland circuit court after a boarding house burglary yesterday. They fled during a chase and were captured. Both men are wanted in Shell Lake for the same offense.
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Ashland
Wis
Fred Clark
John Hagen
Shell Lake
Big Time at Waessa The Kolter Mine Parade
Nearly 100 teams formed in line yesterday at Waessa Wis driving to the Kolter iron mine four miles north of the city. Wagons loaded with ore were escorted through town amid band music rockets and loud cheers. At St Paul depot two cars carried ore for Lake Shore road. Cars were sent to Bay View and Appleton to be tested. People then gathered at Music bar for refreshments speeches and high enthusiasm.
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Waessa
Wavsat
Wis
Kolter
St. Paul
Lake Shore Road
Carlord
Bay View
Appleton
Republican state convention seen for August in Wisconsin
Henry Payne says the Republican state convention will probably be held August 20 with state headquarters opening in Milwaukee later. In New York, heat records persist as 29 deaths noted. Dan Lyona and two other defendants are sentenced to hang August 17, the same day as Giblin.
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Miwannsk
Wis
Henry Payne
Milwaukee
Minn Hav
New York
Dan Lyona
Quinn
Cignarali
Sesbant
Giblin
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